RR, LSG Arrive in Lucknow Ahead of IPL Clash

April 20, 2026

Lucknow, April 20: The Rajasthan Royals team arrived in Lucknow late Monday evening. From the airport, the players proceeded to The Centrum Hotel, located in Sushant Golf City. They received a grand welcome upon their arrival, complete with a shower of rose petals, the application of a ‘Tilak’ (vermilion mark) on their foreheads, and a traditional ‘Aarti’ ceremony accompanied by the garlanding of flowers.

Team Checks In Ahead of Game

The team’s star opening batsman, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, was spotted wearing a blue half-sleeve T-shirt and black trousers. Team captain Riyan Parag appeared in a cool, laid-back style, sporting earphones. Wicket-keeper batsman Dhruv Jurel, bowler Sandeep Sharma and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja also arrived at the hotel alongside the rest of the team.

The Lucknow Team Arrives as Well

The Lucknow Super Giants team also arrived late in the evening at a hotel located in Gomti Nagar. The team has suffered consecutive defeats in their last two matches played at their home ground, the Ekana Stadium, this season. Now, the team is focused on bouncing back and securing a victory in the upcoming fixture. The IPL match between the Lucknow Super Giants and the Rajasthan Royals is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, starting at 7:30 PM.

Both Teams to Practice on Tuesday

Both teams are scheduled to hold practice sessions at the Ekana Stadium on Tuesday evening. During these sessions, both sides will aim to analyze the pitch conditions in preparation for securing a win in the match. The first match of this IPL season at the Ekana Stadium was played on April 1st.